Emergency Management News Releases

• Ministers present 2025 Wildfire Season Forecast
  June 12, 2025
• Statement from Minister Olszewski regarding wildfires in Ontario
  June 8, 2025
• The Governments of Canada and Manitoba match Red Cross donations to help those impacted by wildfires
  June 4, 2025
• Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announce support through the Red Cross to help those impacted by Saskatchewan wildfires
  June 4, 2025
• Statement from Minister Olszewski regarding wildfires in Manitoba
  May 29, 2025
• Minister Olszewski approves emergency assistance to Inuit community in northern Quebec
  May 21, 2025
• Minister Sajjan announces funding to British Columbia for 2024 wildfires
  March 6, 2025
• The Government of Canada recognizes the 2024-2025 Emergency Management Exemplary Service Award Recipients
  February 26, 2025
• Government of Canada provides disaster recovery funding to the Northwest Territories
  February 20, 2025
• Government of Canada invests in system-wide search and rescue management technology
  February 19, 2025
• Government of Canada funds research about women volunteers in search and rescue
  February 19, 2025
• Government of Canada invests in new technology to help search and rescue volunteers
  February 14, 2025
• Government of Canada invests in sustaining system-wide search and rescue management
  February 14, 2025
• Government of Canada announces funding support to Albertans impacted by the 2024 wildfires
  January 29, 2025
• Government of Canada modernizes disaster recovery funding program
  January 29, 2025
• Update on Canada's response to the wildfires in California
  January 14, 2025
• Government of Canada's response to the wildfires in California
  January 10, 2025
• Government of Canada provides disaster recovery funding to British Columbia for wildfires and floods
  December 9, 2024
• Minister Sajjan marks the International Day on Disaster Risk Reduction
  October 11, 2024
• Statement by Minister Sajjan on Fire Prevention Week
  October 6, 2024
• Government of Canada invests to strengthen public safety and support youth in Kent County, N.B.
  September 20, 2024
• Statement by Minister Sajjan on Firefighters' National Memorial Day
  September 6, 2024
• Statement from Minister Sajjan regarding wildfires in northern Manitoba
  August 14, 2024
• Statement from Minister Sajjan and Minister Guilbeault to support those affected by Jasper wildfires
  August 1, 2024
• Minister Sajjan and Minister Ellis announce Donation-Matching program to help those impacted by wildfires in Jasper and across the province of Alberta
  July 28, 2024
• Statement from Minister Sajjan regarding the wildfires situation in Alberta
  July 26, 2024
• Statement from Minister Sajjan regarding wildfires in Newfoundland and Labrador
  July 14, 2024
• Updated Forecast for 2024 Wildfire Season
  June 12, 2024
• Government of Canada: Updated 2024 wildfire season projections and preparedness measures
  May 9, 2024
• Minister Sajjan announces disaster recovery funding to Yukon for floods
  May 6, 2024
• Minister Sajjan reminds Canadians of upcoming test of the National Public Alerting System
  May 6, 2024
• Minister Sajjan marks Emergency Preparedness Week 2024
  May 5, 2024
• Government of Canada shares seasonal outlook, wildfire projections and emergency preparedness measures
  April 10, 2024
• The Government of Canada invests in crime prevention in Vancouver
  February 22, 2024
• Government of Canada announces assistance to Nova Scotia with recovery efforts following significant snow storm
  February 6, 2024
• Government of Canada launches targeted engagement on advancing a civilian response capacity in Canada
  February 1, 2024
• Minister Sajjan announces disaster recovery funding to Northwest Territories for 2023 wildfires
  December 20, 2023
• Minister Sajjan reaffirms support to the province of Manitoba to respond and recover from disasters
  November 15, 2023
• Minister Sajjan marks the International Day on Disaster Risk Reduction
  October 13, 2023
• Statement by Minister Sajjan on Fire Prevention Week
  October 7, 2023
• Statement by Ministers marking one year since the impact of Hurricane Fiona
  September 24, 2023
• Government of Canada provides disaster recovery funding to Northwest Territories
  September 11, 2023
• Statement by Minister Sajjan on Firefighters' National Memorial Day
  September 10, 2023
• The Government of Canada recognizes the 2022 Emergency Management Exemplary Service Award Recipients
  September 7, 2023
• Government of Canada providing additional resources to combat wildfires in British Columbia
  August 25, 2023
• Government of Canada supporting British Columbia with response to wildfires
  August 22, 2023
• Statement from President of the King's Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness regarding wildfires in Northwest Territories
  August 17, 2023
• Government of Canada providing assistance to the Northwest Territories in response to wildfires
  August 15, 2023
• Government of Canada provides assistance to Nova Scotia in response to extreme flooding
  July 25, 2023
• British Columbia to receive federal assistance with ongoing wildfire situation
  July 16, 2023
• Government of Canada continues to build disaster response capacity to large-scale disasters
  July 11, 2023
• Meeting of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for Emergency Management
  June 28, 2023
• Government of Canada is providing assistance to Quebec in response to serious wildfires
  June 16, 2023
• The Government of Canada to match Red Cross donations to support wildfire response in Nova Scotia
  June 6, 2023
• The Government of Canada to match United Way donations to support wildfire response in the Northwest Territories
  June 5, 2023
• Government of Canada to provide assistance to Nova Scotia in response to extreme wildfires
  June 1, 2023
• Emergency Preparedness Week 2023 Concludes
  May 13, 2023
• Government of Canada to provide assistance to Alberta in response to ongoing wildfire situation
  May 11, 2023
• Alberta and Canada to match Canadian Red Cross donations to support Alberta wildfire response
  May 11, 2023
• Government of Canada releases first national-level disaster risk assessment
  May 11, 2023
• Government of Canada funds more accessible and enhanced safety training for recreational pilots
  April 20, 2023
• Government of Canada provides disaster recovery funding to British Columbia for spring floods
  April 19, 2023
• Government of Canada funds search and rescue revitalization in Alberta
  March 13, 2023
• Government of Canada provides disaster recovery funding to Saskatchewan for 2015 spring flooding
  March 6, 2023
• Government of Canada provides disaster recovery funding to Alberta for past rainfall and flooding
  February 16, 2023
• Government of Canada provides disaster recovery funding to Saskatchewan for spring floods
  December 21, 2022
• Communiqué posting – Meeting of FPT Ministers Responsible for Emergency Management
  December 15, 2022
• Government of Canada announces funding for research project to improve Canada's resilience to flooding
  November 23, 2022
• The Government of Canada marks one year since the historic and tragic floods in British Columbia
  November 14, 2022
• Statement by Minister Blair on the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
  October 13, 2022
• Statement by Minister Blair on Fire Prevention Week
  October 11, 2022
• Government of Canada providing assistance to Atlantic Canada with recovery from Hurricane Fiona
  October 1, 2022
• Government of Canada and Canadian Red Cross establish donation-matching program to support Canadians impacted by Hurricane Fiona
  September 25, 2022
• Government of Canada invests $1.4 million to improve search and rescue in Canada
  September 22, 2022
• Statement by Minister Blair on Firefighters' National Memorial Day
  September 11, 2022
• Government of Canada releases report that will advance work on Canada's first national flood insurance program
  August 30, 2022
• Statement by Ministers marking one year since the Lytton wildfire
  June 30, 2022
• Minister Blair concludes international conference on Disaster Risk Reduction
  May 27, 2022
• Minister Blair to lead Canadian Delegation at the 2022 Global Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction
  May 24, 2022
• Minister Blair highlights Emergency Preparedness Week activities
  May 6, 2022
• Government of Canada funds NGOs to build capacity, respond to emergencies, and keep communities safe
  May 4, 2022
• Parliamentary Secretary Naqvi and MP Zuberi tour 2019 spring flooding sites and provide update on mitigation efforts
  May 3, 2022
• Minister Blair appoints advisory panel to review post-disaster financial assistance program
  March 22, 2022
• Federal Government declares a public order emergency under the Emergencies Act to end disruptions, blockades and the occupation of the city of Ottawa
  February 14, 2022
• Joint Statement from Ministers Blair, LeBlanc, Fortier, Mendicino and Alghabra
  February 7, 2022
• Government of Canada to help more Canadians obtain record suspensions with support for community groups
  February 3, 2022
• Government of Canada welcomes Council of Canadian Academies' report Building a Resilient Canada
  January 13, 2022
• Government of Canada to assist Nova Scotia with COVID-19 immunization program
  January 10, 2022
• Strengthening Canada's anti-money laundering regime through collaboration and capacity building
  December 3, 2021
• Government of Canada to assist British Columbia with response to extreme flooding
  November 17, 2021
• Government of Canada to assist remote communities in Northern Ontario with COVID-19 response
  November 13, 2021
• Government of Canada assists Northwest Territories with 2014 wildfire costs
  October 25, 2021
• Government of Canada assists the Northwest Territories with COVID-19 response
  October 18, 2021
• Support for long-term care homes in Ontario extended to manage COVID-19 outbreaks
  October 16, 2021
• Government of Canada to assist Alberta with COVID-19 response
  October 2, 2021
• Manitoba to receive federal assistance with ongoing wildfire situation
  July 20, 2021
• British Columbia to receive federal assistance with ongoing wildfire situation
  July 20, 2021
• Government of Canada provides wildfire evacuation support to residents of Poplar Hill First Nation
  July 11, 2021
• Government of Canada and Government of British Columbia to establish donation-matching with the Canadian Red Cross for BC wildfires
  July 11, 2021
• Yukon to receive federal assistance for support with COVID-19 efforts
  July 10, 2021
• Government of Canada provides federal assistance to British Columbia for wildfires
  July 4, 2021
• Government of Canada assists Manitoba COVID-19 response
  May 24, 2021
• Government of Canada assists Ontario with COVID-19 response
  April 26, 2021
• Government of Canada assists Ontario with COVID-19 response through extension of Mobile Health Units
  April 17, 2021
• Conclusion of the Request for Assistance in Long-term Care Facilities in Quebec
  April 1, 2021
• Government of Canada provides Mobile Health Units to assist Ontario with COVID-19 response
  January 22, 2021
• Government of Canada provides $70 million in additional funding to the Red Cross for ongoing COVID-19 response
  December 23, 2020
• Government of Canada expands Memorial Grant Program to correctional, parole and probation officers
  December 21, 2020
• Government of Canada Creates Task Force on Flood Insurance and Relocation
  November 23, 2020
• Statement from Minister Blair on Fire Prevention Week
  October 5, 2020
• Government of Canada continues federal support to Quebec COVID-19 response through partnership with Canadian Red Cross
  June 26, 2020
• Update on the Government of Canada's efforts to assist with recovery from the winter storm in Newfoundland and Labrador
  January 19, 2020
• Statement from Minister Blair regarding the winter storm in Newfoundland and Labrador
  January 18, 2020
• Statement from Minister Goodale regarding Hurricane Dorian
  September 7, 2019
• Government of Canada invests in flood mitigation project in Ontario
  August 23, 2019
• Federal support for two Saskatchewan flood mapping projects
  August 12, 2019
• Statement from Minister Goodale regarding Mistastin Lake Recovery Efforts
  July 26, 2019
• Federal support for 61 Ontario flood mitigation projects
  July 25, 2019
• Government of Canada provides Avalanche Canada with funding to expand prevention efforts
  July 8, 2019
• Statement from Minister Goodale regarding Forest Fire Impact on Pikangikum First Nation
  July 6, 2019
• Statement from Minister Goodale regarding Alberta Wildfires
  May 31, 2019
• Statement from Minister Goodale regarding Forest Fire Impact on Pikangikum First Nation
  May 30, 2019
• Federal support for four New Brunswick flood mitigation projects
  May 24, 2019
• Government of Canada contributes to flood mitigation projects in Kawartha Lakes
  May 15, 2019
• Government of Canada funds flood mitigation project in Sussex, New Brunswick
  May 13, 2019
• Federal and Provincial Ministers Meet to Discuss Support for Floods
  May 9, 2019
• Government of Canada provides a $2.5 million grant to Canadian Red Cross for flood recovery efforts
  May 3, 2019
• Government of Canada funds flood mitigation project in Ontario
  May 1, 2019
• Statement from Minister Goodale regarding Ontario Flooding
  April 25, 2019
• Statement from Minister Goodale regarding New Brunswick Flooding
  April 19, 2019
• Statement from Minister Goodale regarding Quebec Flooding
  April 19, 2019
• Government of Canada Launches Action Plan on Post-Traumatic Stress Injuries
  April 8, 2019
• Minister Goodale marks first anniversary of Memorial Grant Program for First Responders
  April 1, 2019
• Government of Canada invests $65 million in five new emergency medical helicopters for STARS in Western Canada
  March 28, 2019
• Government of Canada funds sailing plan app to support boaters' safety
  March 14, 2019
• Government of Canada funds data management system for more efficient search and rescue in Saskatchewan
  March 9, 2019
• Government of Canada funds training and certification program to strengthen ground search and rescue in Canada
  March 7, 2019
• Government of Canada funds trip-planning app to make outdoor adventures more safe
  February 8, 2019
• Government of Canada invests more than $11 million in research into post-traumatic stress injuries in public safety personnel
  February 8, 2019
• Meeting of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for Emergency Management
  January 25, 2019
• Federal support for 18 Alberta flood mitigation projects
  December 17, 2018
• Government of Canada contributes to flood mitigation projects in Toronto
  December 3, 2018
• Statement from Minister Goodale on Power and Communications Outages in Magdalen Islands
  November 29, 2018
• Minister Goodale advises Canadians of upcoming national public alerting test
  November 19, 2018
• Government of Canada contributes to resilient communities in British Columbia
  November 16, 2018
• Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador fund flood mitigation projects
  November 14, 2018
• Governments of Canada and Ontario announce funding for flood mitigation project
  October 12, 2018
• Government of Canada makes Asticou Centre available for Mont Bleu students
  October 10, 2018
• Statement from Minister Goodale on Fire Prevention Week
  October 9, 2018
• Statement by Minister Goodale on Firefighters' National Memorial Day
  September 9, 2018
• Statement from Ministers Goodale and Sajjan about the wildfires in British Columbia
  August 13, 2018
• Government of Canada provides disaster recovery funding to New Brunswick for spring floods
  August 1, 2018
• Government of Canada contributes to Nepewassi Bridge replacement
  June 27, 2018
• Governments of Canada and New Brunswick announce funding for flood mitigation projects
  June 27, 2018
• Meeting of Federal-Provincial-Territorial Ministers Responsible for Emergency Management
  May 25, 2018
• First-ever recipients of Emergency Management Exemplary Service Award announced
  May 24, 2018
• New drug-impaired driving training curriculum rolled out to law enforcement across Canada
  May 22, 2018
• Minister Goodale's Statement on flooding in British Columbia
  May 17, 2018
• Federal Support to Flooding in New Brunswick
  May 11, 2018
• New Wireless Public Alerts mark Emergency Preparedness Week 2018
  May 6, 2018
• Government of Canada highlights the new Memorial Grant Program for First Responders
  April 11, 2018
• Government supports launch of emergency alerting capability on smartphones
  April 6, 2018
• Government of Canada makes $98-million payment to Ontario for 2013 ice storm relief
  March 15, 2018
• The Government of Canada increases support for public safety personnel on the front-lines
  March 2, 2018
• Government of Canada funds flood mitigation project in Ontario
  February 6, 2018
• Federal support for 30 British Columbia flood mitigation projects
  February 2, 2018
• Government of Canada makes Moss Park Armoury available as temporary emergency warming centre
  January 5, 2018
• Government of Canada makes $175 million payment to B.C. for wildfire recovery
  January 4, 2018
• Government of Canada provides funding to the Civil Air Search and Rescue Association
  December 21, 2017
• Government of Canada provides funding to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre
  November 14, 2017
• Government of Canada improves search and rescue through funding for the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary
  October 13, 2017
• Government of Canada funds flood mitigation project in Manitoba
  October 12, 2017
• Statement from Minister Goodale on Fire Prevention Week
  October 10, 2017
• Government of Canada contributes to the West London Dyke Reconstruction
  October 6, 2017
• Ministers Goodale and Sajjan recognize Canadian Armed Forces support in combatting British Columbia wildfires
  September 15, 2017
• Government of Canada helps improve search and rescue in New Brunswick
  September 12, 2017
• Statement by Minister Goodale on the first Firefighters' National Memorial Day
  September 10, 2017
• Governments of Canada, British Columbia meet with First Nations community leaders and Canadian Red Cross to discuss progress and next steps in B.C. wildfires response
  September 5, 2017
• Statement from Minister Goodale on Canada's assistance to victims of Hurricane Harvey
  September 1, 2017
• The Government of Canada establishes Firefighters' National Memorial Day
  August 25, 2017
• Ministers tour affected areas with BC counterparts, announce Red Cross donation and tax relief measures for wildfire evacuees
  July 22, 2017
• Members of the Ad Hoc Cabinet Committee on Federal Recovery Efforts for 2017 BC Wildfires met today to discuss additional measures to support those affected by British Columbia wildfires
  July 20, 2017
• Statement from Minister Goodale regarding wildfires in British Columbia
  July 9, 2017
• Update: Quebec Flooding Recovery
  June 5, 2017
• Minister Goodale welcomes CRTC decision to modernize 9-1-1 services
  June 1, 2017
• Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers met to Discuss Emergency Management
  May 26, 2017
• Statement from Minister Goodale regarding flooding in Mud Lake, Newfoundland and Labrador
  May 22, 2017
• Government of Canada continues research and targeted engagement on implementation models for a potential Public Safety Broadband Network
  May 19, 2017
• Federal Support to Flooding
  May 12, 2017
• Federal Support to Flooding
  May 11, 2017
• Federal Support to Flooding
  May 10, 2017
• Federal Support to Flooding
  May 9, 2017
• Federal Support to Flooding
  May 8, 2017
• Statement from Minister Goodale regarding Eastern Ontario Flooding
  May 7, 2017
• Statement from Minister Goodale regarding Quebec Flooding
  May 5, 2017
• Public Safety Update: Flooding – May 2017
  May 5, 2017
• Minister Goodale welcomes CRTC decision on Wireless Public Alerting
  April 7, 2017
• Fifth Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in the Americas Endorses Action Plan Demonstrating Progress for Canada and Region
  March 9, 2017
• Government of Canada provides funds to Emerson-Franklin to ease pressures on first responders
  March 6, 2017
• Statement from Minister Goodale on the Situation in New Brunswick
  January 28, 2017
• Government of Canada hosts Seventh Annual National Roundtable on Disaster Risk Reduction
  November 21, 2016
• SARScene 2016 conference brings together the search and rescue community in Edmonton
  October 17, 2016
• Minister Goodale highlights International Day for Disaster Reduction
  October 13, 2016
• Statement from Minister Goodale on Fire Prevention Week
  October 9, 2016
• Government of Canada restores funding for Heavy Urban Search and Rescue
  October 7, 2016
• Montreal to host Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in the Americas in March 2017
  September 13, 2016
• Statement from Minister Goodale at the Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Volunteer Fire Services Association
  September 10, 2016
• Canada to Host Fifth Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in 2017
  June 9, 2016
• New measures available to support victims of crime
  June 1, 2016
• The Government of Canada launches second call for proposals for the National Disaster Mitigation Program
  May 12, 2016
• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Ministers Meet To Discuss Emergency Management
  May 6, 2016
• Public Safety Canada and the Canadian Red Cross sign Memorandum of Understanding
  May 6, 2016
• Statement from Minister Goodale on Wildfire Situation in Fort McMurray
  May 3, 2016
• The Government of Canada marks Emergency Preparedness Week 2016
  May 1, 2016
• Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada following the swearing-in of the 29th Ministry
  November 4, 2015

Date modified:

2015-12-15